Mount Alford

The community is notably older than the national figure, with 25.5% of residents aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 14.6% of the population, which is well below the Queensland average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.2% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, followed by German and Scottish.

English is the primary language here, with 96.3% of people using it at home. Very few residents use another language, at just 1.7%, which is far below the figures for Queensland and Australia.

About 48% of the population identify as Christian, while 40.8% report having no religion, which is about the same as the Queensland average.

While 19.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, only 42% have completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure. The most common qualification is a Certificate III or IV.

Typical household weekly income is $1,275, which is well below the Queensland average. Only 8.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far below the figures for the rest of the state.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34% of residents. Mental health conditions are also reported at a rate well above the national average.

A high proportion of residents—33.9%—do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly, far above the national figure. Additionally, 19.9% of the community are volunteers.

The First Nations population is small, with a typical age of 45, which is far older than the Queensland average. Personal income for this group is far above the national figure.

About 28.7% of people live alone, which is well above the national average. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas, at just 5.5%.

Every home in Mount Alford is a separate house, and 45.1% are owned outright, far above the national average. Renting is uncommon, accounting for only 14.8% of households.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. This is consistent with 61% of workers driving to work and 19.9% working from home.

While 32.2% of residents moved in the last five years, there has been a surprising influx of recent overseas arrivals at 20.8%, which is well above the national figure.

About 54.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the state average. The most common industries for local workers are health care, construction, and agriculture.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. Most residents cannot reach groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.